{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7e3e2915e6983a3c5c49236e779e541b370bc08d.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 10:53AM PDT until July 28 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7e3e2915e6983a3c5c49236e779e541b370bc08d.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS San Francisco CA"},"word_count":179,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 10:53AM PDT until July 28 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast\n**Issued by:** NWS San Francisco CA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-23T10:53:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-23T10:53:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-24T05:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of\nsneaker waves and strong rip currents. Breaking waves will\nreach up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing\nbeaches and break points.\n\n* WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast.\n\n* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.\n\n* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the\nshoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents,\nand large breaking waves.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This swell is being generated by\nHurricane Fausto in the tropical Eastern Pacific.\n\n## Instructions\nStay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside\ninfrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf\nand NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,\nsurf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr."}